Military Experience Is Less Common Today, But These Funders Are Staying True to Veterans

Military Experience Is Less Common Today, But These Funders Are Staying True to Veterans

Philanthropy for veterans often stems from personal or family experience, making a decline in the percentage of Americans who’ve served a cause for concern. But these veterans-focused funders bucked that trend in 2023.

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Good Reporting on Science and Health Is Becoming Ever More Vital. Who’s Supporting It?

Good Reporting on Science and Health Is Becoming Ever More Vital. Who’s Supporting It?

Threats like pandemics and climate change underscore the crucial importance of accurate science and health reporting. Here are some of the funders supporting journalists in that work.

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A Tech Industry Pioneer Targets Cybersecurity, and Calls for a New Era of “Cyber Civil Defense”

A Tech Industry Pioneer Targets Cybersecurity, and Calls for a New Era of “Cyber Civil Defense”

Craig Newmark, long a major supporter of journalism and the fight against disinformation, has been expanding his focus to cybersecurity for both individuals and society. He’d like to see more funders do the same.

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What We Learned from a Deep Dive Into Journalism Funding—and Where Donors May Be Headed Next

What We Learned from a Deep Dive Into Journalism Funding—and Where Donors May Be Headed Next

As part of IP’s State of American Philanthropy project, we recently published an in-depth paper on trends in journalism funding. Author Mike Scutari explains what we learned and offers clues on what to expect going forward.

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Catching Up With Craig: How a Tech Donor Is Supporting Democracy, Media and More

Catching Up With Craig: How a Tech Donor Is Supporting Democracy, Media and More

In recent years, Craig Newmark has been making big grants in fields that are more relevant than ever. We catch up with Newmark to discuss the factors that shape his funding to protect voters and fight disinformation—plus some of his new interests.

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“The ‘Big Lie’ That Fanned the Flames.” Philanthropy’s Role in Fighting Misinformation

“The ‘Big Lie’ That Fanned the Flames.” Philanthropy’s Role in Fighting Misinformation

The attack on the Capitol was a tragic manifestation of what happens when misinformation takes root. We check in with foundations and nonprofits about what philanthropy has been doing to curb false information, and its shortcomings.

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Consumer Rights 2.0: With a Big Cash Infusion, a Nonprofit Zeroes in on Data Privacy

Consumer Rights 2.0: With a Big Cash Infusion, a Nonprofit Zeroes in on Data Privacy

Consumer Reports, founded in 1936, has been rebooting in recent years to keep up with a rapidly changing technological landscape. Now, with a $6 million gift from Craig Newmark, it’s ramping up its digital privacy work. Here’s an inside look.

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